From b8ef051c038ef3c99905890f35178a7d1a66b92c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MokumaPM <105771503+MokumaPM@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2024 10:02:15 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Updates --- .../book/identity-protection-passwordless-sign-in.md | 5 ++--- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/book/identity-protection-passwordless-sign-in.md b/windows/security/book/identity-protection-passwordless-sign-in.md index 469c77df8e..a246593d3f 100644 --- a/windows/security/book/identity-protection-passwordless-sign-in.md +++ b/windows/security/book/identity-protection-passwordless-sign-in.md @@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ Windows 11 supports federated sign-in with external education identity managemen - [Configure federated sign-in for Windows devices][LINK-14] -## Smart cards for Windows +## Smart cards Organizations can also opt for smart cards, an authentication method that existed before biometric authentication. These tamper-resistant, portable storage devices enhance Windows security by authenticating users, signing code, securing e-mails, and signing in with Windows domain accounts. @@ -193,8 +193,7 @@ Smart cards can only be used to sign in to domain accounts or Microsoft Entra ID When a password is used to sign in to a domain account, Windows uses the Kerberos Version 5 (V5) protocol for authentication. If you use a smart card, the operating system uses Kerberos V5 authentication with X.509 V3 certificates. On Microsoft Entra ID joined devices, a smart card can be used with Microsoft Entra ID certificate-based authentication. Smart cards can't be used with local accounts. -> [!WARNING] -> [Windows Hello for Business](/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/) and FIDO2 security keys are modern, two-factor authentication methods for Windows. Customers using virtual smart cards are encouraged to move to Windows Hello for Business or FIDO2. For new Windows installations, we recommend Windows Hello for Business or FIDO2 security keys. +[Windows Hello for Business](/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/) and FIDO2 security keys are modern, two-factor authentication methods for Windows. Customers using virtual smart cards are encouraged to move to Windows Hello for Business or FIDO2. For new Windows installations, we recommend Windows Hello for Business or FIDO2 security keys. :::image type="icon" source="images/learn-more.svg" border="false"::: **Learn more:**